Percussion rifle

Marks or LabelsCulasse : SPANDAU couronné, FW (Friedrich Wilhelm, roi prusse) couronné, poinçons impériales allemands, IG 1871/84 (Infanterie Gewehr); Crosse : 10. R.E 3.4 (régimentaire ?), 43 MAUSER (semblable à la notation CIL), 64 1/2 (comme les notations de location de CIL (i.e. Bal Lab).

Date 1888

Medium / Technique Metal: steel; wood: walnut

DimensionsHeight: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.) Barrel: 80.2 cm (31 9/16 in.) Width: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.) Length: 129.2 cm (50 7/8 in.) Weight: 4.2 kg (9.3 lb.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Armaments - Firearms

Origin Spandau, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Object Number1998.42.1

DivisionMaterial Culture - Military Objects and Weapons

CollectionStewart

CreditGift of Jean-Claude Dubuc

Status

Not on view

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